Let M and N be points on the side BC of the triangle ABC. It is known that ∠BAM=∠CAN and AL is bisector of the angle A. Prove that MCBM+NCNB≥2⋅LCBL.
Solution
Let ∠BAM=∠CAN and ∠MAN=x. By the property of bisector LCBL=ACAB. If the area of △ABM is SABM and that of △ANC is SANC then SABM=21AB⋅AMsinφ, SANC=21AC⋅ANsinφ. From this SANCSABM=AC⋅ANAB⋅AM=NCBM Also SAMCSABN=21AM⋅ACsin(φ+x)21AB⋅ANsin(φ+x)=AM⋅ACAB⋅AN=MCBN It follows from the two equalities that NC⋅MCBM⋅BN=AC2AB2. By AM-GM inequality, MCBM+NCNB≥2MC⋅NCBM⋅NB=2AC2AB2=2⋅ACAB=2⋅LCBL Equality holds for M≡N≡L.
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